Adjunct Faculty - Business

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for an Adjunct Faculty - Business.

• Earned MBA or Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting or a business‑related field required. A Master’s degree or higher in Economics with a Bachelor’s degree in Business is also accepted.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated relevant work experience required.

• Interpersonal Skills – Treats students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Communication – Ability to carry out verbal and written directions and to effectively communicate to HFC stakeholders. Understands and adheres to HFC policies and procedures. Ability to maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive information, files, and data.
• Integrity/Honesty – Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct and understands the impact of violating these standards on an organization, self, and others; is trustworthy.
• Continual Learning – Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self‑development.
• Public Service Motivation – Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.
• Leveraging Diversity – Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Dependability and Reliability – Behaves consistently and predictably; is reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations; diligently follows through on commitments and consistently meets deadlines.
• Problem Solving and Decision‑Making – Identify the problem. Anticipate or recognize the existence of a problem. Identify the nature of the problem by analyzing its component parts and defining critical issues. Locate, obtain, and review information relevant to the problem.
• Self‑Management – Ability to prioritize goals, decide what must be done, and be accountable to complete the necessary actions.
• Customer Experience – Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers including students, staff, and the community. Delivers high‑quality services; is committed to continuous improvement.
• Innovative Thinking – Develops useful ideas that are new, better, or unique. Introduces new ways of looking at problems.

• Uphold the best scholarly and ethical standards of his or her discipline.
• Make a reasonable effort to participate in professional development activities to identify and implement effective teaching strategies that foster student learning.
• Make a reasonable effort to foster honest academic conduct and ensure that his or her evaluations of students reflect each student’s performance.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals and foster a respectful atmosphere in the classroom or an online learning environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, weight, height, marital status, familial status, protected disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or belief, or any other status protected by law.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, come to class prepared to teach the day’s lesson (including preparing all handouts, exams, or other materials before the start of class), and present the material conscientiously.
• Teach course(s) in accordance with the description in the Course Master and in accordance with Department and/or standardized course policies. Methods, procedures, and interpretations of various instructors may differ.
• Make himself or herself available for student consultations and provide guidance to students to promote student learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final examinations as scheduled.
• Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students’ attendance,…